Operations Manager

Operations Manager
Salary: 85K - 100K DOE
Location:   Norwich, CT

A regional packaging, material handling, warehousing, and logistics firm needs an on-site operations manager.
This is a great opportunity to own production planning for the various products produced and reloaded through the facility.  The planning responsibilities ensure adequate raw material components are on hand to meet the production plan.  On the inventory side, the main responsibilities will be managing and maintaining accurate inventory and working with the team to reconcile discrepancies.  This will involve physically counting the various items maintained at the facility. 
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be an analytical thinker with good math skills.  The candidate will need strong computer skills, knowledge of ERP systems, and high proficiency in Excel. 
This position reports to the company owner.
Inventory/Production Planning Manage and maintain current inventory. Perform physical counts, including month-end and cycle counts. Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory Predict future inventory needs; produce plans for buying based on forecasts &  sales data Work with an inventory tracking system to maintain accurate data Communicate with the owner about current stock and potential issues with orders Conduct analysis to forecast potential inventory issues Report on inventory activities and variances Review inventory control procedures for opportunities for continual improvement.
Plant Leader
As the plant operations leader, you will oversee the workflow at our Plainfield, CT facility. The role is a complex one and critical to our success.  The operations leader is responsible for coaching, resolving issues, and serving as a link between subordinates and the owner.
This individual will guide and train employees. The candidate will be well-versed in processes and must be results-driven and focused.
The goal is to ensure that operations are carried out productively to ensure profitability and sustainable growth.

Supervisor’s Responsibilities
Ensuring that the work environment is safe, secure, and healthy. Supervise, coach, and ensure employees meet performance expectations. Organize workflow, monitor employee productivity , and provide constructive feedback and coaching Hire, onboard , and train new employees
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures. Develop production schedules; assign and monitor work; gather resources; implement productivity standards; resolve operations problems; maintain reference manuals and implement new procedures. Control expenses, submit budget information, schedule expenditures, monitor variances, and implement corrective actions.

We are seeking c andidates who may be in a commodity-type manufacturing role.  Soils, fertilizers, mulches, and commodity bagged material experience would have an edge

Call 860-773-0059 Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $100,000.00